Sean Paul vs. 50 Cent and Bon Jovi vs. Trump! (24 Sep 2005)

Sean Paul vs. 50 Cent and Bon Jovi vs. Trump! (24 Sep 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer September 24, 2025 Duration: 1:16:10

Can the most overexposed artist of 2005 beat the most overexposed of 2003? Find out as Sean Paul takes on 50 Cent to be the one to knock off The Pussycat Dolls (nice work if you can get it...)Also on this episode of the 2000s music podcast where every week we're counting down the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago...Status Quo come to Corrie! rap duo start a feud with 2Pac despite never meeting him! Jem gets mistaken for a lesbian!

All that plus the following tracks:

Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Lie

Bon Jovi - Have a Nice Day

Ciara feat Ludacris - Oh

Coldplay - Fix You

Crazy Frog - Popcorn

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

David Gray - The One I Love

The Dead 60s - Riot Radio

Faithless - Insomnia 2005

50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta Control

Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My Mind

Girls Aloud - Long Hot Summer

Goldfrapp - Ooh La La

Goldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a Nutter

Gorillaz - Dare

Gwen Stefani - Cool

HIM - Wings of a Butterfly

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

Jamesy P - Nookie

Jem - Wish I

Jessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot

Kano - Nite Nite

Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See

Les Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)

Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure

Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle

Pretty Ricky - Grind With Me

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Rihanna - Pon De Replay

Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’

Simon Webbe - Lay Your Hands

Status Quo - The Party Ain’t Over Yet

The Subways - With You

Supafly vs Fishbowl - Let’s Get Down

Tony Yayo feat. 50 Cent - So Seductive

2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto Gospel

The White Stripes - My Doorbell

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Samuel Spencer hosts The 2000s Chart Show, a weekly dive into the sonic landscape of a defining decade. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a detailed, often witty archaeological dig through the UK Top 40, chart by chart. Each episode focuses on a specific week's hits, unpacking the stories behind the songs, the artists who made them, and the cultural moment they soundtracked. You'll hear the undeniable anthems alongside the curious novelties and forgotten gems, all framed with a blend of genuine affection and sharp critical commentary. The podcast treats pop music with the seriousness it deserves as a historical record, examining production trends, lyrical themes, and the sheer randomness of what captured the public's ear. It’s for anyone who lived through the era or is simply fascinated by its musical legacy, offering a structured, engaging way to revisit the sounds that shaped the 2000s. Expect a mix of analysis, personal recollection, and a clear-eyed look at what made these charts so compelling, for better or worse. Tune in to relive the highs, the lows, and everything in between, one chart position at a time.
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